What Happened to Conor McGregor’s Beloved Dog, Hugo, Who Lived With Him Through His Worst Days?

Conor McGregor is one of the biggest names in the UFC. He has played a pivotal role in making MMA a global sport and UFC the biggest promotion. He is the master of the art of selling fights and does so with his incredible trash-talking ability.

While doing so, McGregor often gets personal with his opponents. Some even believe that he crosses the line in his attempt to play mind games. His behavior makes people think of him as rude, arrogant, and abusive. However, on the contrary, ‘The Notorious’ is a family man.

He lives with his long-time partner Dee Devlin and the couple has three children together. McGregor is also an ardent animal lover. 

Who was Conor McGregor’s dog?

The former UFC double champion had a pet dog for a very long period, who he called Hugo. Hugo was a mixed-breed dog that is a companion of ‘The Notorious’ for a very long time. He stayed with the UFC megastar from his struggling days.

His family, including his wife, Dee Devlin, and their three kids, Conor Jr, Croia, and Ryan, also had a beautiful relationship with Hugo.

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‘The Notorious’ frequently shared pictures and clips of the dog having fun and beautiful moments with the McGregor family. Hugo accompanied the Irish MMA legend everywhere, from the gym to his car, to his bedroom. Truly, Hugo was a significant and close part of the McGregor family.

It was an important part of Conor McGregor’s journey to the top. And McGregor made sure he cherished every moment of his success with his lovely dog.

What happened with Conor McGregor’s dog?

Hugo, Conor McGregor’s long-time friend, and pet dog unfortunately passed away in October 2021.

‘The Mystic Mac’ shared the sad news on his Instagram with pictures of them spending the best time together. The duo could be seen having a run together, enjoying a restful nap, and some beautiful family moments with Hugo.

“So heart broken to say my dog Hugo has passed away. He was with me all the way, my closest companion. From sleeping on a bed frame without a mattress to everything else that came after. Thank you for all the work put in alongside me to get this life correct for our family. All the love and cuddles we will miss forever and ever our Hugo! Gutted 💔

RIP the best boy Hugo McGregor 🙏”

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The news shattered Conor, and he received huge support for his post. Indeed, it is one of the worst feelings to lose a pet. Especially one who has seen you at your worst and grew with you.

How was Conor McGregor and Hugo’s relationship?

Hugo McGregor, as ‘The Notorious’ named him, was one of the closest and oldest friends to Conor McGregor. They shared a long and loving relationship, and it was one of the most important parts of the McGregor family.

There are loads of pictures of Hugo with the Irishman and his family. It was one escape for McGregor from his usually busy and arduous life.

Conor McGregor has shared many pictures with his dog on his social media accounts. The two can be seen as having a very close relationship. The affection and warmth for Hugo are clearly visible in the photos.

Not only ‘The Notorious’, but the dog was also really close to his kids and partner as well. Almost like a fourth child.

The pain of losing Hugo was clear in the McGregor’s caption announcing his passing away.

Is Conor McGregor an animal-friendly person?

McGregor has a dangerous personality inside the Octagon. However, he is a family man and an animal lover in his private life. His relationship with his late dog, Hugo, is a testimony to that.

Apart from Hugo, McGregor also has another pet dog, Benjamin.

McGregor has always had a special love for animals. In fact, He was once pictured with a tiger. McGregor petted and fed the tiger without any fear.